Glossary of sports and reporting terms abbreviations
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Inboard [B&F]: Motor mounted inside the boat or ship. Inboard Pull [PARA]: Ripcord handle that is inside the left or right shoulder, rather than on the outside of the harness. Indirect Free Kick [SOC]: a free kick in which a score can result only after the ball has struck another player. Individual Medley [SWIM]: A four-course swimming competition in which a butterfly stroke is used in the first quarter; a backstroke used in the second quarter; a breaststroke in the third quarter; and freestyle in the last quarter. Ineligible Receiver [FB]: Player (usually a lineman) who may not catch the ball. Infield Fly [BASE]: Fly ball with runners on first and second, or on first, second, and third, that is hit into the infield and that can be handled by the infielders for an out. Infighter (Infighting) [BOX]: Fighting close to an opponent. Inflator [BAL]: Gas or electric blower that forces hot air into the balloon envelope on the ground, to inflate the envelope. In-Goal Area [RUG]: Equivalent to the area behind the goal line in American football. Inning [H&R]: one complete round of play in which each player or each team has the opportunity to gain or lose the serve. Inquiry [HORSE]: A review of a race by track officials, who look for violations of racing rules. Insert [JOUR]: Material that has to be added to the inside of a previously completed article, or a specially prepared advertising supplement to a newspaper or magazine. Inside [SURF]: the side of a wave toward the shore. Inside Edge [SKI]: the right side of a left ski and the left side of a right ski. Inside Game [BB]: Refers to maneuvers close to the basket. Inside Man [BB]: the center of the team, usually the tallest player, who plays with his back to the basket, then jumps for a rebound. Inside Ski [SKI]: the ski that is inside a turn. The right ski on a right turn; the left ski on a left turn. Instep Kick [SOC]: Kick made with the instep or inside of the foot. Instep soccer kickers are now highly prized in American football because of their accuracy. Instructor [PARA]: Person who has passed all qualifying tests offered by the U. S. Parachute Association and is thus qualified to teach the first jump course and to instruct novice jumpers. Intentional Grounding [FB]: When the quarterback passes the ball during an offensive play, the officials may call intentional grounding if they decide that there was not a receiver near the play and that the quarterback simply threw the ball away to avoid a loss. A penalty results. Interception [FB]: Occurs when a defensive player catches a ball intended for an offensive player. Interception [FB]: Pass caught by a defensive player that was intended for an offensive player. Interference [FB]: Penalty for illegally blocking the action of a player or a play. Intermediate Canopy [PARA]: Paracommander or PC-type parachute. Inventory [JOUR]: Material on hand in a magazine or newspaper office that may be used at any time. Invitation [FEN]: to invite an attack by moving toward an opponent. IRA [H&R]: International Racquetball Association. Iron [GOLF]: a golf club with a metal lead, used for medium shots toward the green. Iron Mike [BASE]: Pitching machine that is used during batting practice. Irons [HORSE]: the stirrups. A jockey is said to be “in the irons” when he races. IRS [MOTOR]: Independent Rear Suspension. Issue [JOUR]: same as edition. Italic [JOUR]: Script type that slants to the right, like handwriting. Italic type is often used to emphasize or highlight material. Jab [BOX]: Direct punch used to bother an opponent or keep him off balance. Usually not a knockout punch. Jackknife [SWIM]: Common name for the forward pike dive. Jammed [FB]: A running play that is stopped at the line of scrimmage is said to have been jammed. Jaw [POOL]: When the object ball hits the sides of the pocket and bounces back and forth without dropping, it is said to have “jawed.” Jet Dragster [MOTOR]: Drag racer powered by a jet engine. Jib [B&F]: A fore-and-aft triangular sail, set forward of the mast. Juice [BET]: a bookmaker’s commission. Juiced [BASE]: Slang for on steroids or human growth hormone. Jump [JOUR]: to continue a story from one page to another or from one section to another. Jump Advance [FEN]: A lunge in which both feet leave the ground at the same time and meet the floor at the same time. Jump Ball [BB]: to put the ball in play by tossing it in the air between two opposing players; the one who can jump up highest for it takes possession. Jump Head [JOUR]: Headline over the second or continued part of a story. Jump Run [PARA]: Straight and level flight at the correct altitude toward the exit point. The jumpmaster may, during the jump run, offer course corrections to the pilot. Jumper [PARA]: Informal slang for all sky divers. Jumpmaster [PARA]: Qualified leader in an aircraft full of static line or novice parachutists. The jumpmaster will decide the jump run, coordinate it with the pilot, decide on the exit point and generally take command of the aircraft, subject to the flying decisions of the pilot. A jumpleader acts as leader in an aircraft full of expert jumpers. Junk Man [BASE]: Pitcher who relies on junk pitches for effectiveness. Junk Pitch [BASE]: An unorthodox pitch or slower than normal pitch. Jury [FEN]: Usually four judges and a meet director. K [BASE]: indicates a strikeout in a baseball box score. A backward K indicates a watched third strike. Kayo (KO) [BOX]: to Knock Out. Keel [B&F]: the fixed underwater part of a sailing boat used to prevent sideways drift and to provide stability. Keel Turn [PARA]: A turn in free-fall using a leg as a fulcrum. Keep Standing [JOUR]: Material that is held in a newspaper or magazine’s inventory. Opposite of kill. Kegler [BOWL]: German for bowler. Keys [FB]: Movements by certain players, or team formations that signal how a play will develop. Coaches watch previous game films in order to discover keys. Kick Out [SURF]: to turn away from the shore to end a ride. Kickboard [SWIM]: Board used to support a swimmer as he or she practices kicking style. Kicker Plate [PARA]: an inexpensive aluminum “pie dish” that is used to seat the reserve pilot chute. The kicker plate is jettisoned when the reserve is opened. Some jumpers with quick reflexes and even quicker presence of mind are said to be able to catch the kicker plate in mid-air as the reserve opens. Kicking Tee [FB]: Small plastic device that holds the ball in correct position for a kick. Kicking Unit [FB]: Special team used in kicking situations. Kick-Off [SOC]: a kick from the center circle at the beginning of each quarter and after each score. Kill [JOUR]: to delete material set for publication. Kill [TEN]: a powerful stroke, a ball hit so hard or placed so well that the opponent cannot possibly return it. Kill Fee (Kill Rate) [JOUR]: Payment made to a writer after an article is assigned, completed, and then killed by a magazine. The kill rate or kill fee is usually a percentage of the fee paid for a published article. The writer usually retains legal rights to material killed by a publication. Kill Shot [H&R]: a shot that strikes the front wall so low that it is unreturnable. Kiss [POOL]: See Carom. Kite [WSKI]: Wing-apparatus used to become airborne while being towed behind a boat. Knife and Fork [POOL]: Hustlers’ eating and sleeping money. That is, “I have to remember my knife and fork” (remember not to bet it on a game and thereby risk going broke without money to eat with). Knockdown [BOX]: to punch an opponent and cause him to fall onto the canvas. Once a fighter has been knocked down, the referee begins the 10-count. Knockdown Pitch [BASE]: A pitch deliberately thrown at the batter’s head or thrown so close to the batter that he must fall to the ground to avoid being hit by the pitch. Same as bean ball. Knock-On [RUG]: this occurs when a player propels the ball toward the opponents’ dead-ball line. (Beyond the end zone in American football). Download 7.55 Mb. Share with your friends:
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